Five years ago, I got a DUI and I am now having it expunged. How do schools view this? I do know that many schools ask if you have been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or and infractions other than traffic. The law says that if you have something expunged you can legally say you have not been convicted. I certainly don't want to state that and then been denied admission for not telling truth. Does anyone have knowledge or experience in this situation? Do admissions automatically reject you because of this?

I would like some honest feedback.

More importantly, how do you get it expunged? My application could use a little "DUI expungement." Although I've found that most schools only ask for felony charges, not misdemeanors (except, of course, my top choice. They ask for any conviction).

I'm obviously not qualified to answer this, but depending on the circumstances (which couldn't have been that bad if you were able to get it expunged), I don't know that something happening 5 years ago is gong to make or break you. The obvious problem with the DUI is the exposure of a significant judgment problem (at least on one occasion). If your record shows that was an anomaly, I have to think it won't kill your app (for my sake I hope it doesn't).

All,

Can anyone share their experience finding jobs with European MBA such as INSEAD, LBS or IMD?? Are these best for those who wish to work in Europe?

Thanks
Raouf

So are you asking if a top EU MBA can land you a job in the US? It's definitely feasible, though you're of course at a great disadvantage compared to top US MBAs. One alumni I know mainly got his US BCG job by using the career services of his exchange school in the US.

My questions really is how uncompetitive are EU MBA graduates in the US market? Does INSEAD, IMD or LBS mean little to US companies?

Are there any alumni statistics out there available about job placements, companies, salaries, countries, etc. for Top EU MBAs?

Thanks

As mentioned, you will have a harder time. Large recruiters will have heard of INSEAD and LBS, but typically won't come to campus to recruit for US positions.

Yes, check the employment reports, e.g. LBS: http://www.london.edu/assets/documents/PDF/EmploymentReportMBA2007.pdf

Here, you will see that only 6% work in N. America after graduation. This can have two reasons though:

1) It's hard for EU MBAs to find a job in the US
2) Most actually don't even look for jobs in the US

Either way, if you definitely want to work in the US DIRECTLY after graduation (a few years out, it won't really matter where you got your MBA from), then apply to US MBAs.

I think a lot of people might disagree that a 2nd tier US MBA is a waste of money. It probably just depends on your situation. For some who already have a great career it might be a waste of time (and lots of money). Others can use it to boost their careers (or change industries).

I personally would prefer an MBA from INSEAD/IMD over any 2nd tier US MBA, just because INSEAD for example has a great GLOBAL reputation. Also, the network you build will be way better than at any 2nd tier US MBA. If you want to work in the EU/Middle East then of course you want to go to an EU MBA. If you come from a top EU MBA, then nationality is not a concern. The majority of students are non-EU nationals and 90%+ get a job after graduation. I'm at LBS btw.

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The President just announced Loyola's new strategic plan which is based around one goal:

Loyola will be the leading comprehensive Catholic university in the nation.

This semester, we have talked a lot about vision and how strategy and organizational alignment can help to deliver on a vision. What strikes me most about Loyola's new plan is that it is built around a very compelling goal...the kind of goal that makes you gulp and makes the hair on the back of your neck stick up with excitement. "Loyola will be the leading comprehensive Catholic university in the nation." Certainly sounds like a rally cry to me.

I'm in!...Now what?

Of course, an aspect of goal setting that comes up frequently in our classes has to do with connecting everyone at the organization to the goal and building the right systems to support the vision. As a current student (and future alum), I'm very excited by this new plan. And I hope that the college is able to succeed where many organizations seem to fail - getting buy-in from everyone and helping to connect day-to-day operations to the long term vision.